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Thursday, January 21, 2016 from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM (CST)

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One Adult Admission

Admission includes tasting portions from over 60 of Chicago's most celebrated restaurants as well as beer, wine, and cocktail pairings from Goose Island Beer Company, Terlato Wines International and spirit partners.

Event Details

First Bites Bashis the official kick-off event for the 9th annual Chicago Restaurant Week, produced by Choose Chicago. Tony Priolo, Executive Chef/Partner of Piccolo Sogno & Piccolo Sogno Due,will host this year's event, from which a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation (no portion of the ticket will be deductible for charitable income tax purposes).

Join us inside the magnificent Great Hall at Chicago Union Station, where you will enjoy savory and sweet tastings from over 60 of Chicago's most celebrated chefs and restaurants. Toast to the city's culinary scene with beer, wine, and cocktail pairings from Goose Island Beer Company, Terlato Wines International, and spirit partners.

For a list of participating restaurants, and all other event information, please visit www.firstbitesbash.com.

After Party at W City Center

Keep the bites and sips going at the Official After Party at theW City Center Hotel. Mix and mingle from 8:30 - 10:30PM with DJ Beats, complimentary dessert bites and drink specials. Goose Island will be providing complimentary beer while supplies last.

The After Party will be held in Great Room 2 on the 2nd floor of the W. Want to stay all night? Take the elevator home with rates from just $109 that night.Book here.

***TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT AND NO ADDITIONAL TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT THE DOOR. ***

Admission Details:

All ticket sales are final.

Must be 21 years or older with valid photo identification to be admitted.

All guests must enter through the Jackson Boulevard entrance only. Doors will open at 5:30PM.

Complimentary coat check is located upon entering the Jackson Blvd. entrance, with a second location at the bottom of the stairs after check-in.

Bring a printed ticket or have your mobile ticket ready to scan at the door.

All food and beverage items will be tasting portions.

Parking: Entrance to the self-park garage (320 S. Canal St.) is located on S. Canal Street between Van Buren & Jackson on the West side of the street. Click here for a map and driving directions.

Business or cocktail party attire is suggested.

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